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Laois

With a multitude of activities and a rich, mythological past, Laois is the place to be

Homegrown dishes from Laois
Emo Court
Rock of Dunamaise
Heywood Gardens

From left to right: Homegrown dishes from Laois, Emo Court, Rock of Dunamaise, Heywood Gardens

From top music festivals to the seductive beauty of the Slieve Blooms, Laois is an inspiring county that has a quality all of its own. 

The ever-changing landscape whispers of a rich history and is imbued with myth and legend, and over 1,000 heritage sites take you on a fascinating journey into Laois’s past. 

For a holiday that transports you into an unspoiled natural wilderness then Laois is a perfect destination – among the county’s many activities are beautiful mountain walks in the Slieve Blooms, riding, golfing and barge-trips.

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Kavanagh's Christmas Party Night

02 Dec 2008 - 02 Dec 2008

Kavanagh's Christmas Party Night at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

The Dunamaise Arts Centre

04 Dec 2008 - 04 Dec 2008

The Dunamaise Arts Centre is a purpose built theatre and arts centre situated in the centre of Portlaoise, Co. Laois in the heart...

Karaoke Night with Late Bar

04 Dec 2008 - 04 Dec 2008

Karaoke Night with Late Bar at the Barmondays.

Scrooge

04 Dec 2008 - 04 Dec 2008

Scrooge at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Married To The Sea

05 Dec 2008 - 05 Dec 2008

Married To The Sea at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

The Cafe Orchestra

06 Dec 2008 - 06 Dec 2008

The Cafe Orchestra at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Brendan Grace

07 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008

Brendan Grace at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

Scuba Dice

07 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008

Scuba Dice at the Lethean Bar.

Sons of Erin

07 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008

Sons of Erin at the Barmondays.

Eimear Quinn

07 Dec 2008 - 07 Dec 2008

Eimear Quinn at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Marie Louise Bowe Music Academy

09 Dec 2008 - 09 Dec 2008

Marie Louise Bowe Music Academy at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Swan Lake

10 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008

Swan Lake at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

The Folksong Connection

11 Dec 2008 - 11 Dec 2008

The Folksong Connection at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Aslan

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Aslan at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

Colm Lynch

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Colm Lynch at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Aslan

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

Aslan at the Sky Venue.

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra

12 Dec 2008 - 12 Dec 2008

RTÉ National Symphony Orchestra at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Black of the South

13 Dec 2008 - 13 Dec 2008

Black of the South at the Lethean Bar.

Kavanagh's Christmas Party Night

13 Dec 2008 - 13 Dec 2008

Kavanagh's Christmas Party Night at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

The Jury

14 Dec 2008 - 14 Dec 2008

The Jury at the Barmondays.

Maisy Daly's Rainbow

15 Dec 2008 - 17 Dec 2008

Maisy Daly's Rainbow at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

A Christmas Carol

18 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008

A Christmas Carol at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Karaoke Night

18 Dec 2008 - 18 Dec 2008

Karaoke Night at the Barmondays.

Kavanagh's Christmas Party Night

19 Dec 2008 - 19 Dec 2008

Kavanagh's Christmas Party Night at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Band X

20 Dec 2008 - 20 Dec 2008

Band X at the Lethean Bar.

The Stunning

21 Dec 2008 - 21 Dec 2008

The Stunning at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

David Fitpatrick

21 Dec 2008 - 21 Dec 2008

David Fitpatrick at the Barmondays.

The Stunning

21 Dec 2008 - 21 Dec 2008

The Stunning at the Sky Venue.

Christmas Karaoke

22 Dec 2008 - 22 Dec 2008

Christmas Karaoke at the Barmondays.

Trad Session

24 Dec 2008 - 24 Dec 2008

Trad Session at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Live Sport / Live Music

26 Dec 2008 - 26 Dec 2008

Live Sport / Live Music at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Big Generator

26 Dec 2008 - 26 Dec 2008

Big Generator at the Sky Venue.

Big Generator

26 Dec 2008 - 26 Dec 2008

Big Generator at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

Voodoo

27 Dec 2008 - 27 Dec 2008

Voodoo at the Lethean Bar.

James O'Connor

27 Dec 2008 - 27 Dec 2008

James O'Connor at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Kavanagh's Comedy Club

29 Dec 2008 - 29 Dec 2008

Kavanagh's Comedy Club at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Juliet Turner

29 Dec 2008 - 29 Dec 2008

Juliet Turner at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

David Fitzpatrick

29 Dec 2008 - 29 Dec 2008

David Fitzpatrick at the Barmondays.

Wally

31 Dec 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

Wally at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Live Music Upstairs

01 Jan 2009 - 01 Jan 2009

Live Music Upstairs at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Kavanagh's Comedy Club

02 Jan 2009 - 02 Jan 2009

Kavanagh's Comedy Club at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Alabama 3

03 Jan 2009 - 03 Jan 2009

Alabama 3 at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

Alabama 3

03 Jan 2009 - 03 Jan 2009

Alabama 3 at the Sky Venue.

The Folksong Collection

08 Jan 2009 - 08 Jan 2009

The Folksong Collection at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Liam O'Maonlai

09 Jan 2009 - 09 Jan 2009

Liam O'Maonlai at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Jack L

17 Jan 2009 - 17 Jan 2009

Jack L at the Dunamaise Arts Centre.

Status Quo

03 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Status Quo at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

David O'Doherty

06 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

David O'Doherty at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Paddy Keenan

12 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Paddy Keenan at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Neil Delamere

13 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Neil Delamere at the Kavanagh's, Portlaoise.

Neil Delamere

13 Feb 2009 - 01 Feb 2009

Neil Delamere at the Heritage Hotel, Portlaoise.

Festival of the Mountain

19 Jul 2009 - 19 Jul 2009

Auld Time Family Festival with Family competitions, games and fun for all ages. Queen of the Mountain, King of the Mountain, Bonny...

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The oldest mountain range in Europe is the Slieve Blooms in County Laois.

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